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Union Mission

EIN 54-0506427 · Norfolk, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNION MISSION SEEKS TO BE A LEADER IN GOSPEL TRANSFORMING MINISTRY IN HAMPTON ROADS, PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR OUR HOMELESS GUESTS. WE ACT TO RESTORE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS NEIGHBORS BY CARING LIKE CHRIST.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
173
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$130,540, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $5.3 million spent. THE UNION MISSION PROVIDES SHELTER AND A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO THOUSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN) IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND BEYOND EACH YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, REHABILITATION, AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FOOD, CLOTHING AND BASIC NECESSITIES. THE UNION MISSION ALSO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT.WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES AND PROVIDE COUSELING AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. THE UNION MISSION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING IDS, SOCIAL SECURITY AND VA BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. THE UNION MISSION ALSO PROVIDES CLASSES AND TRAINING IN COMPUTERS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PERSONAL BUDGETING, JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWING. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE UNION MISSION OFFERS COUSELING AND HELP THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THOSE EXPERIENCING TRAUMA AND HOPLESSNESS. THE UNION MISSION PROVIDES SHELTER AND A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO THOUSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN) IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND BEYOND EACH YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, REHABILITATION, AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FOOD, CLOTHING AND BASIC NECESSITIES. THE UNION MISSION ALSO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT.WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES AND PROVIDE COUSELING AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. THE UNION MISSION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING IDS, SOCIAL SECURITY AND VA BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. THE UNION MISSION ALSO PROVIDES CLASSES AND TRAINING IN COMPUTERS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PERSONAL BUDGETING, JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWING. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE UNION MISSION OFFERS COUSELING AND HELP THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THOSE EXPERIENCING TRAUMA AND HOPLESSNESS.
  2. $517,721 spent. THE RETAIL TRAINING CENTER PROVIDES WAREHOUSE, DONATION SORTING, AND RETAIL SUPPORT FOR THE UNION MISSION THRIFT STORE, PROCEEDS FROM WHICH BENEFIT THE MINISTRY'S OPERATIONS.
  3. $588,690 spent. HOPE HAVEN IS PART OF THE UNION MISSION AND LEADS CHRISTIAN CAMPS, SPECIAL NEEDS OUTREACHES, YOUTH PROGRAMS AND RETREATS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1947.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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